Fish Bag

2009.05.0076

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Basic Information

Artifact Identification	Fish Bag (2009.05.0076)
Classification/ Nomenclature	Materials T&E : Fishing & Trapping T&E : Fishing Equipment
Artist/Maker	Unknown
Geographic Location	Asia, Southeast : Thailand
Period	Contemporary
Date	Late 20th century
Culture	Akha, Hill Tribe

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Diameter)	23 cm
Dimension 2 (Height)	20.5 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth)	.28 cm
Weight	112 g
Measuring Remarks	Under Review
Materials	Plant--Hemp
Manufacturing Processes	Weaving--Hand, Crocheting, Knitting, Sewing, Twisting

Research Remarks

Description	Under Review
Published Description	N/A
Bibliography	2/12/2009: "These are identical to the string bags made by the Akha of Thailand as pictured in the book People of the Golden Triangle." - Jennifer White, Registrar, 2/12/2009 Also compare to Akha fish bag illustrated on page 100, From the Hands of the Hills, by Campbell, Pongnoi, and Voraphitak, 1978.

Artifact History

Credit Line/Dedication	Kieffer-Lopez Collection
Reproduction	No

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